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The Fall of the Soviet Union: A Q&A on the Implications of Gorbachev’s Reforms

The Global Age_ Europe 1950-2017 / By

The Fall of the Soviet Union: A Q&A on the Implications of Gorbachev’s Reforms Summary The Soviet Union faced a severe economic crisis in the late 1980s, leading to significant reform efforts by then-leader Gorbachev. This period was marked by the first free election in the country’s history and protests, inter-ethnic conflicts, and bloodshed in …

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The Transformative Vision of Gorbachev: A Look into the Reforms of the Soviet Union

The Global Age_ Europe 1950-2017 / By

The Transformative Vision of Gorbachev: A Look into the Reforms of the Soviet Union Summary This article delves into the political and economic reforms undertaken by Mikhail Gorbachev during his time as General Secretary in the Soviet Union. It highlights Gorbachev’s conviction about the need for reform but the absence of a clear plan, leading …

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The Global Age: A Comprehensive Look at Europe from 1950 to 2017

The Global Age_ Europe 1950-2017 / By

The Global Age: A Comprehensive Look at Europe from 1950 to 2017 Summary “The Global Age” by Ian Kershaw is a part of the renowned Penguin History of Europe series. The book covers the transformative period of Europe from 1950 to 2017, focusing on significant political, economic, and social changes that took place during this …

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The Horrors of WWII Occupation in Europe: A Comprehensive Look

To Hell and Back_ Europe 1914-1949 / By

The Horrors of WWII Occupation in Europe: A Comprehensive Look Summary During WWII, Europe was forced to endure a number of harrowing occupations by both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Polish citizens were subjected to ruthless “germanization,” leading to the starvation, executions, and forced labor of Poles and the genocide of Jewish people. The …

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